What foods can I eat if I'm on a low sodium diet?

Here is a list of foods that you can eat if you are on a low sodium diet:

Bread, cereals, and grains:

• light and dark breads
• unsalted crackers
• matzo
• melba toast
• graham crackers
• rice
• pasta
• hot cereals
• cold cereals like shredded wheat
• puffed rice

Dairy:

• eggs or egg substitutes
• low sodium cheeses
• no salt added cottage cheese
• regular, low fat, or skim milk
• regular, low fat, or nonfat yogurt

Desserts and snacks:

• gelatin
• hard candies
• unsalted nuts
• unsalted popcorn
• popsicles
• angel food cake
• baked products prepared without salt or with low sodium baking powder

Beverages:

• fruit juice
• low sodium tomato juice
• low sodium V8
• coffee
• tea
• most carbonated beverages (check labels)
• seltzer and tonic water
• hot cocoa
• wines (can vary greatly in sodium content)
• alcohol (check with your doctor)

Fruits and vegetables:

• all fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables
• dried fruits
• vegetables canned without salt
• low sodium tomato sauce
• low sodium tomato paste
• low sodium tomato puree

Meats and poultry, fish, and meat substitutes:

• fresh meats, fish, and poultry
• tofu
• no-salt-added canned tuna, salmon, or sardines
• low-sodium peanut butter
• dried peas, beans, and legumes
• low-salt Kosher meats

Soups and stews:

• homemade soups made with suggested ingredients
• low sodium soups and broth
• low sodium bouillon cubes and granules
• no-salt-added spaghetti sauce

Herbs and spices:

• Mrs. Dash and salt free spice blends, fresh herbs, and most dried herbs and spices
• extracts
• salt substitutes (only with your doctor's permission)

Miscellaneous:

• oil
• vinegar
• lemon
• low sodium baking powder
• low sodium ketchup
• low sodium margarine
• sugar
• jams
• jellies
• honey
• preserves
• maple syrup